#InvasiveSpecies are a major threat to global #biodiversity. But solutions are possible. The upcoming @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies assessment will provide decision-makers with the best evidence on their prevalence, impacts, drivers and options for control.

The 5 Drivers of Change in Nature with the Largest Global Impacts

The IPBES #GlobalAssessment contains the best available evidence and expert analysis on the state of nature, arming decision-makers with the tools they need to make better choices for people & nature.

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The worst #InvasiveAlienSpecies is Homo sapiens. Why does IPBES say nothing about population growth. Not politically correct. I guess it’s more important to be politically correct than save the biosphere... ecointernet.org/2016/06/05/t…
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That's a wildly inaccurate observation. Population growth is mentioned in at least 12 different contexts in the Summary for Policymakers of the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment - including the key findings. But perhaps a good moan is more important than the facts...
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I don’t recall seeing any tweets specifically addressing population growth. Sorry I must have missed that. I did note however see that the IPBES glibly used the term β€˜land use change’ in their summary. I presume that was referring to ecosystem destruction.
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Oh by the way, sorry for β€˜moaning’. I guess that indicates I’m concerned unlike 99%. Is that a bad thing?
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Concern is great, engagement is better - throwing around accusations of sacrificing accuracy for 'political correctness' is neither. Snark goes both ways.
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How should I become more β€˜engaged’? Suggestions?
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1. Register as an IPBES Stakeholder (ipbes.net/stakeholder-regist…) 2. Join one of the IPBES stakeholder networks (ipbes.net/group/onet) 3. Contribute as expert or reviewer to IPBES Assessments and other work streams 4. Read the full outputs
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Thank you for that. I’m glad to help in some way as I am extremely concerned about the state of the world’s environment. Not sure my tertiary qualifications are of much help in this sphere but I do understand ecology. Anyway - thanks.
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Replying to @Karmageddon67
Thanks to you - @IPBES specifically values all forms of expertise and knowledge, from as many voices as possible. Looking forward to collaborating in the future.

Aug 22, 2019 Β· 9:31 AM UTC

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